{"id":59228,"date":"2015-12-02T20:55:56","date_gmt":"2015-12-02T11:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=59228"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:40","slug":"gsxr1100-flood-gasoline-leak-etc-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20151202\/everyday-events\/gsxr1100-flood-gasoline-leak-etc-2","title":{"rendered":"GSX-R1100 Flood and Gasoline Leak, Etc."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC_6299.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_6299\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC_6299.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC_6299-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC_6299-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe tank leak might be a more obscure spot than I thought\u2026<br \/>\nI haven&#8217;t been able to pinpoint the location yet.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00565.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00565.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00565\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00565.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00565-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00565-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00564.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00564.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00564\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00564.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00564-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00564-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00563.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59211\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00563.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00563\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00563.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00563-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00563-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe oil light is coming on. Since I disassembled the clutch recently, I should suspect myself first, just to be safe.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00570.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00570\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00570.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00570-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00570-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe external oil pump looks fine.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00567.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00567\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00567.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00567-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00567-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nAll the gears mesh normally. No problems, so I closed it back up.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00598.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00598.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00598\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00598.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00598-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00598-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59215\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00597.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00597\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00597.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00597-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00597-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nJust to be safe, let me replace the pressure switch. Actually, this is my first time\u2026 Looking at it, there seems to be some slight changes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00601.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59216\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00601.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00601\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00601.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00601-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00601-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00600.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00600\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00600.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00600-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00600-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nIt&#8217;s seeping slightly\u2026 I can&#8217;t just leave it like this and close it up.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00602.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59218\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00602.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00602\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00602.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00602-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00602-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59219\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00604.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00604\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00604.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00604-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00604-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThis one still works.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00605.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00605\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00605.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00605-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00605-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nI matched it to a similar color.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00599.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00599\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00599.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00599-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00599-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nTightening resin with metal bolts \u2192 bolts loosen easily and tightening weakens, causing leaks.<br \/>\nI don&#8217;t think anyone likes the vague tightening feel of rubber or resin. It takes a bit of effort, but if you install a sleeve, you get a solid tightening feel and no loosening or leaks.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59222\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00606.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00606\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00606.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00606-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00606-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nI&#8217;ll pull the plug and crank it to test. It clears, so that&#8217;s reassuring first. Now it&#8217;s time to take it for a ride.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59223\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00610.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00610\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00610.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00610-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00610-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nI&#8217;m addressing a spot I slightly missed last time. The rear brake hose might rub against the tire, so I&#8217;ll take care of that.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59224\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00611.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00611\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00611.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00611-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00611-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nI often use the &#8220;FIR TREE MOUNT&#8221;\u2014it&#8217;s handy for routing hoses and wiring along a line.<br \/>\nAnd since it&#8217;s plastic, it&#8217;s lightweight and easy to replace.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00612.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00612.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00612\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00612.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00612-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00612-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00614.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00614.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00614\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00614.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00614-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00614-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00613.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59227\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00613.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00613\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00613.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00613-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00613-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nIt&#8217;s really useful for brake hoses and wiring.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DSC00609.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00609\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00609.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00609-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/DSC00609-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nIt&#8217;s seeping gradually, so I can&#8217;t quite pinpoint the location\u2026 I think it&#8217;s the right rear, but\u2026<br \/>\nPlease bear with me while I puzzle this out.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The tank leak might be a more obscure spot than I thought\u2026 I haven&#8217;t been able to pinpoint the location 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